§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will consider holding centrally records of the number of applications for disability living allowance for babies, by Benefits Agency district area; and if he will make a statement. [39024]
§ Mr. Andrew MitchellThe information is not available in the format referred to. However, figures are available on claims made for disability living allowance for children under the age of two. This information is held nationally. In addition, it is possible to provide details of awards made in these cases broken down by Benefits Agency district.